Global Studio returned to Diepsloot at the invitation of the Diepsloot Community Development Worker, Ward Councillor and the City of Johannesburg. Some 40 participants worked on projects from 2008 and 2007, proposing designs and practical action.

Global Studio tried a new model in 2008 – the ‘return model’. With only 25 students, and five mentors, Global Studio returned to work in the township of Diepsloot, starting work on some new projects and continuing with others. The Arts and Culture Network was launched.